Goerz Taschentenax (Coat Pocket Tenax)
The Goerz Taschentenax, also marketed as the Coat Pocket Tenax, is a folding plate camera designed for portability, sized to slip into a coat pocket as the name suggests. It was produced by C.P. Goerz, a German optical manufacturer active in the early twentieth century, and aimed at amateur photographers wanting a compact field camera.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £25 in 2024, the Taschentenax has limited public price evidence at saleroom level today. Buyers should treat that figure as wholesale — pre-commission — and expect condition, completeness of the bellows, and presence of the original lens to drive what any given example sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: August 2024
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| Aug 2024 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 183) Title: A Goerz Pocket Tenax Folding Plate Camera
Description:
black, body P, springs have become detached from the bed, bellows are folded badly, shutter works, not further tested, with several plate holders and |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Goerz Taschentenax worth today?
The only verified UK auction record shows one selling for £25 in 2024, so its value at hammer is modest, though a cleaner or more complete example could achieve more.
How much does a Goerz Coat Pocket Tenax sell for at auction?
Public sales evidence is thin, with the single recorded hammer price at £25; this should be read as a wholesale figure that excludes buyer's premium.
Is the Taschentenax the same camera as the Coat Pocket Tenax?
Yes, Coat Pocket Tenax is the English-language name for the same Goerz folding plate camera sold as the Taschentenax in German-speaking markets.